Overview

A successful animator and game artist must be fluent in a wide range of tools and practices in a highly competitive industry. Learn more with the Animation and Game Design program from New England College.

Key Facts

NEC’s BFA in Animation and Game Design is tailored toward aspiring digital artists who want to focus on the aesthetic experience of animation, game design, and digital art. With the revolution in software, students have new and powerful tools to help them tell stories, build worlds, create 2D or 3D animation, design digital assets for game-based applications or multimedia, and develop visual and sound effects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing I

Introduction to 3D Design

Imaging with Digital Tools

Interdisciplinary Seminar

Professional Practices in Art

Internship/Apprenticeship in Art/Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year on a “rolling admission” basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Henniker, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application for admission, including self-reported GPA. Complete either the NEC Application or the Common Application. If completing the Common App, simply select New England College so that NEC can receive your application.

High school transcript (unofficial transcript accepted for admission, final official transcript required for enrollment)
College transcript (for transfer students)
Optional for all programs: standardized test (ACT or SAT) scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43040 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43040 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43040 USD / year

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Additional Details

Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition: $20,792 (Per Semester), $41,584 (Per Year).

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Credits

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